The club was strong through the 1860s, and won the Athletic Sports Committee Challenge Cup in 1866.

It was formed by old South Yarra players and supporters, including Judge Thomas Howard Fellows.

[1] In April 1882, they gave their funds and equipment to the Southern Club, who they wanted to be a strong district team.

It was still playing as Christ Church South Yarra in 1951, as a social football club.

South Yarra Star Football Club In 1895 this team wore the colours of red and white with a blue sash.